Plane Crashes and Personal Crisis with Special Guest D. Smith

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Only Human with Dr. Tony Kern podcast! After the tragic collision of an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter this week—the first commercial aviation crash since 2009—Tony and special guest D. Smith discuss repeating safety cycles, the aviation industry, dealing with depression, personal faith, and more. The Executive Director of Safety Management for the Transportation Safety Institute with 40 years of experience in the field of aviation safety, D. has plenty of insights to share on the likely systemic issues that led to this accident, as well as how the industry has responded to big incidents like this in the past. The two also engage in a frank discussion on depression and some methods they’ve learned to function and even grow through difficult periods, including engaging in creative projects and faith/spirituality.